To make a case for one of them is to also make the case for the other. Because to truly grasp Emotional Intelligence (EI) and not put it into practice …
Nice Guys Finish Last
Maybe nice guys don’t finish “last.” But they often finish “late.” What do I mean when I say that? One of the most glaring leadership issues that I observe on …
Real Leaders Care
There is a story that is told of an old lady who came to the post office frequently to buy stamps. And that story presents us with a leadership trait …
Are You Likable?
I want to be liked. I think that everyone wants to be liked. Do you want to be liked? The question today is this: Do we need to be liked …
Are You a Courageous Leader?
If you were to list the top adjectives that best describe a leader that is worthy of following, what words would be on that list? For many of us, words …
Leadership Capital – Part 3
In my first article on this topic, I discussed just what is “Leadership Capital” and what are the components that make it up. And in the second, I discussed how …
Leadership Capital – Part 2
In my first article on this topic, I discussed just what is “Leadership Capital” and what are the components that make it up. So, if we have a good understanding …
Leadership Capital – Part 1
How do you measure leadership acumen? How is it measured as it gained? How is it measured as it is expended? Is there a subjective scale or is there an …
Leadership That Calms
My TimeHop today reminded me of a quote three years ago from George Will that compared Ronald Reagan to a ship captain. George Will said, “He calmed the passengers – …
Leaders vs. Managers
Like most young people entering the workforce in the early 1980s, I had great aspirations. I aspired to be a big-time manager for a major corporation. I knew I was …